GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025Core: 2235 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz
GTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
RTX family
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GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

  • Better long-term bet: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.
  • More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 121.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

  • GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 121.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 111.9% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 10,465), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 4nm process instead of 8nm and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 111.9%. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 4 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score
10,465
22,172+112%
Architecture
Blackwell 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
4 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
4608
5888+28%
Boost Clock
2520 MHz+46%
1725 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder
NVENC 6th gen
NVENC 7th gen
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd gen
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 125.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
TDP
50W-77%
220W
Recommended PSU
500W-23%
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
209.3+108%
100.8
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) (2025 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP
$499
Codename
GN22-X6
GA104
Release
January 2 2025
September 1 2020
Ranking
#não classificado
#63

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